Crunchy Buttered Rice With Carrots And Parmesan Zucchini Recipes

CRUNCHY BUTTERED RICE WITH CARROTS AND PARMESAN ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Melt 1 Tbsp of butter in a large skillet (with a tightly-fitting lid).
• Add the onion and saute' until tender, stirring, which will take about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the broth, cover skillet, and heat to boiling.
• When boiling, stir in the rice, diced carrot, and garlic, then cover tightly and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
• When rice has cooked for 15 minutes, melt the remaining 3 Tbsp of butter, uncover the rice and drizzle 2 Tbsp of the butter evenly over the top.
• Turn the heat to high, and using a large spoon or spatula, press down on the rice.
• Spread a layer of the zucchini slices over the top of the rice; drizzle with the remaining Tbsp of butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, then the grated Parmesan cheese.
• Cover the skillet tightly and cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes- the aim is that the layer of rice on the bottom of the pan is toasted a rich golden brown; if you have a gas stove as opposed to electric, times and temperatures may vary to achieve the desired texture.
• As the rice is cooking, you will be able to smell the aroma: you can lift the lid and the rice at the edge of the skillet to check the progress.
• Not all the rice will become crunchy- there will be a nice mixture of textures and tastes; serve a bit of the crunchy rice layer with every spoonful.
• Makes 4 to 6 servings.

BUTTERED PARMESAN RICE

Steps:

• In large saucepan, bring water to a boil.
• Add rice, stir, reduce heat to low.
• Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
• In skillet, melt butter until lightly browned.
• Mix rice and parmesan cheese.
• Place in serving bowl.
• Drizzle butter over rice.
• Sprinkle with parsley.

STIR FRY PARMESAN ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cut zucchini into thin slices.
• In a large saucepan combine olive oil and butter. Add zucchini and saute on low heat until tender. Before removing from heat, sprinkle with salt and garlic powder.
• Place in serving bowl and sprinkle with fresh parmesan cheese.

BASMATI RICE WITH CARROTS, RAISINS AND SPICES (KABLI)

Steps:

• Rinse rice under running water until water is clear.
• In large bowl, cover rice with water; soak for 1 hour, drain.
• Add salt to large pot of boiling water; add rice.
• Cover and simmer until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Drain, reserving 1 cup (250 mL) cooking liquid; set liquid aside.
• Pour rice into large Dutch oven.
• In skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium-high heat.
• Add sugar; stir until dissolved.
• Add reserved cooking liquid; bring to boil.
• Slowly pour over rice, stirring to coat.
• Stir in cardamom, cinnamon, cumin and pepper.
• Bake in 450°F (230°C) oven until water is evaporated, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 200°F (100°C); bake, covered, for 1 hour.
• Spoon into serving dish, mounding attractively.
• Meanwhile, peel and cut carrots into very thin strips or grate coarsely.
• In skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; saute carrots and raisins until tender, about 2 minutes.
• Spoon over rice.

PARMESAN ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Clean the medium (or large-ish, if you like your squash as I do!) zucchinis well, cut the ends off, and slice them lengthwise into quarters so that you have eight pieces.
• Coat the bottom of a baking dish with the olive oil and place the zucchini pieces in the dish.
• Sprinkle with the seasoning salt (I sometimes lightly spray the zucchini with pan spray before sprinkling on the seasoning salt), then with the Parmesan cheese.
• Place uncovered in the oven and bake for 20 minutes on 350 degrees F.
• Serve two pieces to each person as a side dish, and enjoy!